Entry Level Cardiovascular Specialist

U.S. Army

Golden Horseshoe

CAD 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST

Overview

The cardiovascular specialist assists with the management of cardiac clinics and performs specialized, invasive and noninvasive cardiac tests and examinations.

Job Duties

Administers and records tests to obtain diagnostic data on condition of heart
Assists physician with diagnostic and interventional catheterizations
Performs diagnostic echocardiography studies

Training

Job training for a cardiovascular specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and two phases of Advanced Individual Training. Phase one is 21 weeks at Fort Sam Houston TX, and phase two is 35 weeks at one of several locations.
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

Cardiac tests and examinations
Assisting physicians with cardiovascular tasks

Helpful Skills

Willingness to help and care for others
Ability to communicate effectively and work under stressful conditions
Interest in chemistry, biology, general science and algebra
Attention to detail

Required ASVAB Score(s)

General Technical (GT): 107, Skilled Technical (ST): 101

Compensation

Total compensation includes: housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time.

Education Benefits

In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses.

Future Civilian Careers

The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. With a cardiovascular specialist background, you may consider a career as a cardiovascular technician, a medical assistant or a physician’s aide.

The U.S. Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.